11/9/15

Create, Build, Support, Celebrate

Salonistas, It's been AWHILE since we've had a chance to network with fellow creative gals. And, maybe it's been a LONG TIME since we've had a chance work out a creative conundrum or just a business brain dump with our small group of supportive, entrepreneural and creative ladies (think back to crit night in art school). Please join us for a fun meet up and chance to say and show "out loud" what projects you are working on, thinking about or need some help to put the finishing touches on.

5/11/15

With Kate Maloney

This spring, Kate Maloney of Kate Maloney Interior Design KMID, one of our early Design Salon Members, was recognized by Wayfair for having a strong brand voice. She was asked to speak at Wayfair's Trade Services Workshop on March 26th on the topic of "Elevating Your Design Business-how you can turn your small business into a bustling brand".

Kate Maloney Albiani has owned and operated a residential interior design firm in Cambridge, Massachusetts since 2003. She has been a Salon Member for many years and enjoyed learning, growing and sharing amongst her fellow Salon Members. Kate believes that good design is an organic process between the designer and the clients who know what they love. When designing a home, her decisions are guided by a belief that each home should be unique to the people that live there. Many New England families choose to work with Kate not only for her youthful spin on their traditional homes but because she handily balances form with function. “It doesn’t make sense to use silk brocade on a kitchen banquette, one spill and it’s all over! My goal is to design rooms that are just as beautiful to look at as they are comfortable to live in.”

Please Join Kate and Design Salon Members for a discussion about building your brand and all of the tools that you need to present your best work, both on line and off.

4/6/15

With Catherine Connolly, CEO Merida Rugs

Catherine Connolly, of Merida Rugs meridastudio.com is a woman on a mission. On a daily basis, she is tasked with making wise business choices that are more than "skin deep". In today's world, Catherine's mission is an important and precious one; protecting the integrity of a company that cares as much about the makers who are crafting the product as the product itself.

"For Merida, the quality equation includes the people who bring our rugs to life — from the field to the workroom to the floor. As a manufacturer we have a responsibility to the hearts and minds of those who, directly or indirectly, have a hand in producing our products. We work closely with our global partners to ensure fair labor practices that not only provide jobs but also promote people’s health and growth."

With over thirty years experience in the textile and rug industry, Merida is a company of makers, designers, and collaborators. Reviving design manufacturing in Fall River, Massachusetts and working closely with their global partners, Merida is committed to timeless techniques with an eye to the future. It is in their nature to care deeply about sourcing, integrity, and the elevation of design.

As they continue to broaden their portfolio with products that build on our heritage of craftsmanship, showcase their design point of view, and elevate the beauty and integrity of their materials, Merida hopes to grow awareness for the importance of buying quality products that respect the makers as well as the materials. By doing so, they can continue to make a positive impact in the communities where they do business—across the globe and here in Boston.

Please join us for a first hand discussion with Catherine.

When: Tuesday, April 14th

Where: Merida1 Design Center Place, Suite 714

Time: 7:00 pm

RSVP: Jill.palese@gmail.com

Parking:

Boston Design Center maintains a visitor parking lot off of Drydock Avenue in front of the BDC. Payment for parking is collected at the reception desk before leaving the building. Hourly rates apply from 8 am to 9 pm. Prepaid parking passes for the trade are available in the management office for your convenience

Thank you, Catherine for your generosity! For sharing your time, your knowledge and your location with the ladies of Design Salon.

We are a group of professional women (sorry boys) who work in design related businesses who meet once a month to talk about design, business and all things between. Come chat and join in supporting your fellow lady designers.